Under limited direction, acts as an internal consultant regarding patent and other intellectual property related activities. Reviews, drafts and coordinates intellectual property documentation and related agreements. Mentors other internal personnel and may oversee and provide guidance to lower General level colleagues.

The legal team looking for an individual who enjoy contributing to an innovative, forward-thinking team, are effective problem solvers and continuously look for ways to improve processes to help us lead the world’s sustainable energy future.

Must Have and or Nice to Have Minimum Requirements with experience and related degrees.Please note the difference between a MUST and or NICE. Call me anytime

Must Have: Law Degree

Must have experience with highly technical products for filing patents and related protection processes.

Must have experience in automotive sector

Must Have: Previous experience as patent practitioner within a company or outside patent law firm

Must Have: Experience in communication systems

Nice to Have: Background and experience in Electrical Engineering and Software

Nice to have: Electronics experience

A very helpful nice to have: an engineering related degree

Essential Responsibilities:

Experience with patents and automotive sectors

Functions as an internal consultant and liaison between outside agencies/counsels and internal customers regarding intellectual property and patent matters.

Collaborates with management to develop departmental and individual goals, objectives and measures for area in light of overall department, division and organization strategy.

Assists in the review and examination of intellectual property agreements entered into or pending with customers; may negotiate patent related matters with external stakeholders; addresses and resolves patent disputes and technology licensing issues.